Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd, ruled ineligible shortly before the Gators’ season-opener last week, had a meeting with the NCAA on Tuesday to review his eligibility.

Floyd’s high school coach, Ron Cohen, told The Gainesville Sun the hearing lasted about an hour-and-a-half with Floyd telling his side.

Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd, ruled ineligible shortly before the Gators’ season-opener last week, had a meeting with the NCAA on Tuesday to review his eligibility. (AP Photo)

Cohen mentioned he was asked by the NCAA about how a bake sale fundraiser was organized to help Floyd pay for travel expenses to participate in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl scouting combine in January 2009.

The team announced Saturday that Floyd was ineligible. Multiple reports have indicated his status was not agent or booster related. He was expected to be a starter on the Gators’ defensive line.

Floyd played in all 13 games last season for Florida as a true freshman.